TLC 2012-
Amaya paced the locker room, she rung her hands. April said she would be here, but hasn't shown. She needed someone to be near her in case of a panic attack. Grabbing her phone, she texted Roman.
"Meet me?"-Amaya
She made her way to the men's locker room.
"Where are you?"-Roman
"About to turn towards the locker room"-Amaya
Turning the corner, the door opened and Roman stepped out. He looked around before spotting her.
"What's going on?", he asked worried.
She was shaking, he could feel it. He pulled her down the hall and checked a few doors before finding one open. He pulled her into a janitors closet and closed the door behind him.
"Baby talk to me", he said, cupping her face.
"I can't do this Roman, I can't go out there", she said, pacing again.
"You can baby girl, the fans have your back hundred and ten percent", he said.
She placed her hand against her chest.
"I think I'm having a heart attack", she said.
Again, it felt like she couldn't breathe. She slid down the wall and tears fell from her eyes. Roman cupped her face before pressing his lips against hers. She was surprised, but kissed him back.
She wrapped her arms around his neck and he lifted her off the floor. Wrapping her legs around his waist. He gently pulled away.
"Amaya", he whispered.
He pressed his forehead against hers.
"It was a panic attack", she whispered.
He nodded and smiled, his thumb rubbed against her cheek.
"I know", he said.
"How did you know kissing me would stop it?", she asked.
"I didn't", he replied.
He thought about it, glancing at her lips. He knew this was wrong, as did she. He had someone, someone who loved him.
"Rome...", she said.
She knew she had to be the one to think straight, to stop this.
"I know", he said.
"We can't, as much as I want too. We just can't", she whispered.
He swallowed and nodded. After another long minute, he set her down and they walked out of the closet.
"Roman, we've been...", Dean looked between them.
He sighed.
"I should go find Eve", Amaya said, walking away.
Dean looked at Roman.
"Wipe your mouth before you go to catering", Dean said.
Roman ran his hand across his mouth, lipstick on his hand. He wiped again.
"Your girlfriend is waiting for you, and your daughter", Dean said, before walking away.
Roman sighed. He had forgotten they were coming with his parents. He licked his lips and followed Dean.
"Is it off?", he asked, once he caught up to Dean.
Dean looked him over and nodded.
"You said you knew your limits man, you said I didn't have to worry. Well, now can I worry?", Dean said.
"She was having a panic attack. I read somewhere that kissing can help stop it.", Roman defended, he had read it somewhere, but he and Dean knew Roman got a little enjoyment out of it.
Dean stopped and faced his brother.
"Roman", Dean said.
"It was a one time thing Dean, you don't have to worry", Roman said.
Roman didn't even know if he believed his own words, he doubted Dean did.
"I don't know why I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt, but I am", Dean said.
Roman smiled.
"Roman", Valerie waved from the entrance to catering.
He put on a smile and walked over to her, kissing her.
"Daddy", his daughter jumped into his arms.
"Hey sweetie", he said, before kissing the side of her head.
Looking into catering, he saw Amaya. He watched her eyes fill with sadness, before looking away and back to Eve. Stephanie walked over to them.
"We've added a Divas Battle Royal. So after you win tonight, you'll have to defend your title against Naomi.", she said.
Amaya nodded.
"I can handle it", she said to Stephanie.
Stephanie smiled and placed her hand on Amaya's shoulder.
"I know, that's why Hunter and I picked you. Kill it tonight ladies", She said, before walking away.
Eve looked at Amaya.
"You've got your work cut out for you Maya", she said.
Amaya nodded, when she spotted April pass catering with her bags.
"Excuse me", she said to Eve, before leaving her.
She had to pass Roman and his family. Just as she did, his girlfriend kissed him and that made her pause before shaking it off. She continued after April.
"AJ", Amaya called.
April stopped and faced her little sister.
"Hey, I've been looking for you", she said, as they continued to the locker room.
"Guess what?", Amaya said.
"What?", her sister asked.
"Stephanie just told me I have two matches tonight", Amaya said, excited.
"What, that's great Yaya.", April said, hugging her sister.
"How's Phil?", Amaya asked.
Her sister was thinking hard beside her. April looked around before looking at Amaya.
"He's really pissed at the company. He just had surgery and they want him back asap, and he's talking about leaving", April whispered.
"But what about his contract?", Amaya asked.
"He's going to fulfill it till it gets closer to the end and he said he was going to walk away", she said.
Amaya nodded.
"And you?", Amaya asked.
April smiled and placed her hands on her sister's shoulders.
"Don't worry, he would never ask us to leave. I'll be here", April said.
Amaya nodded.
"I'm going to call Phil and tell him about your matches, he's watching tonight", April said.
Amaya nodded and watched her sister walk into the locker room.
"Yaya", she felt her heartache at the sound of his voice.
Turning to face Roman.
"About what happened...", she stopped him.
She held up her hands.
"You don't need to explain or tell me it was a mistake, I know", she said, walking passed him.
He stopped her.
"It's not...", she cut him off.
"I have two matches tonight", she quickly interrupted, knowing very well he was about to tell her it wasn't a mistake.
Roman nodded. He knew she wanted to change topic.
"That's great Amaya, I'm proud of you", he said.
She nodded.
"We need to talk Maya, after, please", he said.
Amaya sighed and nodded.
"Okay, but later", she said.
Roman kissed her cheek.
"I have to go. Find your family, Roman", she said, pulling away from him.
While they were waiting for their match, they watched Amaya's first one against Eve.
"Come on Maya", Dean said.
April had joined them.
"You do know she wins right?", April asked.
Dean glared at her.
"I didn't. I didn't want to know because it makes it more enjoyable that way", Dean growled.
April shrugged, the guys laughed.
"Here it is", April said.
Amaya stood quickly to grab Eve and hit her with Punk's finisher. The crowd cheered and counted with the ref. AJ ran out to the ring. She lifted Amaya's hand. Hugging her little sister, who just became Divas champion.
Stephanie's music played. AJ and Maya faced the ramp.
"Congratulations Maya, really, I mean you became a champ before your big sister. That's an accomplishment", she said.
AJ and Maya looked at each other. AJ asked for a mic.
"Stephanie get to the point. Trying to pin me against my sister, isn't happening. I am damn proud of her", AJ said.
Maya smiled and the crowd cheered.
"My point, is, Maya, I hope you aren't too tired because you have your first defending champion match, now", she said, smiling.
Naomi came out and smiled at Stephanie. AJ looked at Maya.
"You've got this", she said.
Maya nodded and watched as Naomi got into the ring. The crowd cheered for Maya.
"Did she tell you if she wins this one?", Dean asked Roman.
"She didn't say", Roman said.
"They better not take this from her", Dean mumbled.
"The crowd loves her, they know this. They wouldn't do something like that", Seth said.
"Let's hope not", Roman mumbled.
Naomi got ready to pin Maya, but Maya rolled out of it. She stood, Naomi was going to go for a spear, but Maya got to her first. Putting Naomi into the Black Widow. AJ laughed and jumped up and down.
"Tap", AJ yelled at Naomi.
Naomi tapped.
"And still your Divas champion, Maya Lee", Lillian announced.
AJ grabbed the title and made her way to the ring, handing it to Maya. Maya was over the moon. This was everything she and her sister had always dreamt of. Nothing could take this feeling away.
